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Say Nothing

Say Nothing

A powerful take on the Northern Ireland conflict that smartly shows all sides

8.5

TV Show

United States of America
English
Crime, Drama
2024
Anthony Boyle, Hazel Doupe, Josh Finan

TLDR

Whatever side you’re on in this highly polarizing part of history, you’ll find something to look forward to in this gripping series.

What it's about

Based on the nonfiction book by Patrick Radden Keefe, Say Nothing tells the historical story of The Troubles mainly through the eyes of IRA members and sisters Dolours (Maxine Peake, Lola Petticrew) and Marian Price (Helen Behan, Hazel Doupe).

The take

Telling a thoughtful story about the Northern Ireland Troubles and the IRA, including all its crimes and glories, is quite the feat. But Say Nothing proves it up to the task. The nine-part miniseries features compelling performances, a whipsmart script, taut timing, and impeccable production design (despite spanning four decades, it always looks true to the era). Its most impressive trait, however, is that it manages to show all sides of this complex story in an understanding light. The rebellion has noble aims, but it’s still fallible. The British army establishes order, but their means don’t always justify their ends. The series isn’t appeasing all sides as much as it’s taking a long hard look at them. We’re invited to reexamine this crucial part of history and ask ourselves, under the circumstances, would we too say nothing or everything to save lives?

What stands out

Anthony Boyle, who plays Brendan Hughes in the series. Between Masters of the Air, Manhunt, and now this, he’s on a roll this year, isn’t he?

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